Windows XP: Internet setup - how it works

Windows XP is no longer updated, but is still used frequently. This practical tip explains how to set up an Internet connection in the system.

Windows XP: How to set up an Internet connection

The easiest way to set it up is through the wizard.

1. Click "Start" to go to "Control Panel" and there to "Network and Internet Connections".
2. Once here, click on "Set up or change your own Internet connection".
3. In the "Internet Properties" dialog box, click "Setup" to start the wizard. Click on Continue".
4. In the following window, activate "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next" again.
5. This is followed by the "Preparation" window. Select "Set up connection manually" and confirm with "Next".
6. For a DSL connection, select "Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password" in the following window.
7. After clicking on "Next", the user name and password are requested. Enter the data you received from your internet provider here.
8. If your information is correct, click "Next" to go to the window for completing the setup.